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Two Ontario school boards say they will close schools if workers go on full strike

Two Ontario school boards say they will close schools if workers go on full strike

Two Ontario school boards said Friday they will close schools if education workers go on a full strike next month, warning parents that they are "very concerned" about the possibility of job action.
Tory calls for proposed federal riding boundary changes in Toronto to be withdrawn

Tory calls for proposed federal riding boundary changes in Toronto to be withdrawn

Toronto Mayor John Tory called for proposed changes to the federal electoral map to be withdrawn Friday, saying they would "unnecessarily" break up communities and reduce representation in the House of Commons for the city's east end.
Time for Ontario to reinstate mask mandates: ex-science table adviser

Time for Ontario to reinstate mask mandates: ex-science table adviser

TORONTO — Increasing COVID-19 cases and a flu season looming over an already-strained Ontario health system mean now is the time to reinstate some mask mandates, the former head of the province's science table said Friday.
Police panel testifies at custody deaths inquest about intoxication resources

Police panel testifies at custody deaths inquest about intoxication resources

Officers from Ontario police forces told a coroner's inquest into the custody deaths of two Indigenous men that communities need more alternative spaces for people who are publicly intoxicated.
Police charge dump truck driver in fatal crash that killed two in Markham, Ont.

Police charge dump truck driver in fatal crash that killed two in Markham, Ont.

MARKHAM, Ont. — Police say the driver of a dump truck is facing charges after a crash that left two people dead in Markham, Ont. earlier this week. York Regional Police say they responded to reports of a crash on Wednesday around 2 p.m.
GO Transit union says it will strike if members reject offer from Metrolinx

GO Transit union says it will strike if members reject offer from Metrolinx

TORONTO — The union representing more than 2,000 GO Transit bus operators, station attendants and other employees says it will move forward with strike plans if members reject Metrolinx's latest contract offer.

Firearms, property, and drugs seized through Hamilton Police Service's Project KORA

HAMILTON — A six-month investigation involving multiple units across the Hamilton Police force has seen the arrest of 348 people wanted on outstanding charges.

Dozens of guests seek damages from Toronto-area spa after infections

An Ontario woman says she wants accountability from a Toronto-area spa after she and others experienced health problems following visits to the new facility where staph bacteria was found in a saltwater pool.

Advocates call on Thunder Bay mayor-elect to address city's social issues

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Advocates are calling on the newly elected -- but familiar -- mayor of a northern Ontario city to address a host of social issues facing the community after he made no such promises during his campaign.
Ontario nursing college now allowed to temporarily register international nurses

Ontario nursing college now allowed to temporarily register international nurses

TORONTO — Ontario's nursing college can now start allowing internationally educated nurses to practise while they work toward full registration, which the government hopes will see thousands more nurses in the health system - but their union isn't so